Jain Tirth - Bh. Seemandharswami

Mehsana, Gujarat

Location : Near Ahemdabad, Gujarat, India

Railway Station : Ahemdabad, Rajasthan

Mehsana is a popular pilgrimage of Jains. Constructed under the inspiration of Acharya Shree Kailash Sagar Suri Ji, the building of this temple enchants the viewers even from a distance. As evidence of its antiquity epigraphs of the 11th and the 12th centuries are found in this city, but the pilgrimage-temple which we wish to present before the world, is a contribution of the present age.

The Shree Seemandhar Swami Jain pilgrimage Temple of Mehsana is a contribution of the 20th century. Among the pilgrimages established in a new form during this century, the name of Mehsana pilgrimage tops the list. Not many years have passed since the temple was constructed, but the speed with which this temple has acquired the status of a pilgrimage, is a wonder in itself.

In the Jain temples the images of Tirthankars of the Bharat region, are installed. But in this temple a huge idol of Lord Shree Seemandhar Swami, who at present lives in the Mahavideha region, has been installed. Mahavideha region is another region like the Bharat region where even now Tirthankars' birth, renunciation and 'nirvana' take place.

Among the temples of Lord Seemandhar Swami this temple is considered to be the largest. The temple has been built with very good visualisation and artistic presentation which in itself is a model for others. The grandeur of the temple and the huge image ornamented artistically impresses tourists and devotees at just one glance.

Besides this temple, there are 14 more temples in this city. Whenever there is an opportunity, the Mehsana pilgrimage must be seen.

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Address : Ashapuri Society, Vinayak Park Society, Mehsana, Gujarat - 384002, Tele : 02762252044

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Mail to : Ahimsa Foundation
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